Chapter 14 Flashcards by Aurora SG

Question: what has a telescopic boom with a mounted basket capable of holding 750-1000 lbs?

tower ladder

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Question: what kind of ladder is apparatus mounter capable of reaching 100ft?

aerial ladder

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Question: the use of what kind of ladder will provide footing stability on a sloped roof?

roof OR hook ladder

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Question: this is the rope or cable used to raise the fly ladder of an extension ladder

halyard

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Question: found on wooden ladders, these rods prevent he rungs from pulling out.

tie rods

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Question: these permit the fly sections to ride up and maintain stability

guides/channels

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Question: when an extension ladder exceeds 40 feet, it is required to be equipped with what?

stay poles

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Question: What are the ladders at ECFA made out of?

Aluminum

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Question: Once a ladder is raised against a building, what two things are important to check for?

Four points of contact and proper climbing angle.

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Question: When someone is stabilizing a ladder from the ground. They are ________ the ladder.

Footing

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Question: How many people are normally required to carry a 24’ extension ladder?

Two

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Question: What type of ladder folds into itself?

Attic

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Question: What is it important to look for when raising a ladder?

Overhead obstructions

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Question: The side of the ladder is called the _______.

Beam

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Question:The _______ is a wheel with a groove through which the halyard passes.

Pulley

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Question: The _______ are the steps of a ladder that connect one beam to the other.

Rungs

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Question: The distance between the ground and the point of contact with the structure is called the?

Working Length

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Question: The method of securing yourself with your leg to a ladder while working is known as a?

Leg Lock

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Question: Proper climbing angle of a ladder in degrees is?

75 Degrees

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Question: Ladders should be ____ at regular intervals and after each use.

Inspected

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Question: A strait ladder that possesses a set of retractable hooks at the tip end is known as a?

Roof or Hook Ladder

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Question: A structure consisting of two long sides crossed by parallel rungs, used to climb up and down is known as a?

Ladder

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Question: When using a hose with a nozzle what do you say when you put the nozzle down?

Nozzle down bale shut

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Question: What is the section of an extension ladder that is raised by the halyard?

Fly Section

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Question: A roof ladder ( also known as a hook ladder is usually found in lengths from?

12 to 24 feet

Question: What would you close a female coupling off with?

Hose Plug

Question: The fixed non movable part of a ladder that is parrallel with the FLY section is called?

Bed

Question: what is the path that a ladder’s tip will take while being raised?

tip arc

Question: what are the limiters that prevent overextension of the fly sections called?

stops

Question: the load capacity of a ladder is based on _______?

weight

Question: When transporting a ladder, the ________ should be carried in the direction of the target?

the butt

Question: What color are the markings on the hoses and ladders at the El Camino Fire Academy to show that they are out of service?

Red

Question: What do you call the pointed shoes that are attached to the base of a ladder to dig into the surface and prevent slippage during use?

spurs OR spikes OR cleats OR shoes OR butt plates

Question: What is the name of the bottom most part of a ladder?

heel OR foot OR base OR butt

Question: What do you say when bringing a ladder from the ground to your shoulder?

Up ladder.

Question: When bringing a ladder down, what do you say while looking backwards to make sure it is safe?

Clear behind. Ladder coming down.

Question: What do you say when placing a ladder on to the ground from you shoulder?

Down ladder.

Question: What should you not stand directly in front of when opening or closing a hydrant?

stem OR stem nut

Question: After ensuring the nozzle is down and bale shut, what number do you yell?

zero

Question: How many personell is advised for use of 1 & 3/4" attack line with adjustable nozzle?

Question: Ladders need to be tested at least once a ___.

Year

Question: The top of the ladder is also know as the ___.

Tip

Question: This ladder is a lightweight, non-adjustable ladder that is often used for quick access.

Single Ladder OR Wall Ladder OR Straight Ladder

Question: Both single ladders and extension ladders have a minimum weight carrying requirement of how many pounds?

750

Question: To perform this common hose roll, you start rolling near the middle of the hose line, rolling toward the female coupling.

Donut Roll

Question:When an extension ladder exceeds (blank) feet, it is required to be equiped with stay poles

Question1: When a ladder is being raised to a window, the ladder should be placed with the tip ____ the windowsill

Below

Question4: Name two words that are at the top of the tower?

Strong, pride, dedicated, motivated, never quit or team

8. Question: Whenever walking with a ladder, you should always yell, "Ladder _____ ______!"

Coming Through

Question: What is the rotating platform of a ladder that affords an elevating ladder device the ability to turn to any target from a fixed position?

Turntable

Question: A straight ladder is usually found in lengths between 12 and ______ feet.

Question: When a ladder is flat on the ground you should never ________ over it.

Step

Question: There are two beam types on a straight ladder, name one of them.

Truss Beam or Solid Beam

Question: What is the name of the “imaginary passage” that you climb through as you climb up the ladder?

Climbing Path

Question: On a hydrant, what is the name of the outlet that you connect your supply line to?

Discharge outlet

Question: Hose caps are used for male couplings, hose plugs are used for _______ couplings.

Female

Question: There are three common hose rolls, name one of them.

Doughnut Roll or Straight Roll or Self Locking Doughnut Roll

Question: How many pushups will we have to do if you step over the ladder?

100

Question: How many pushups will we do if you place a ladder over the plaque on the tower?

Question: What color is the marker in the road to identify that there is a water hydrant?

Blue

Question: As a class and individually, we need to “Pay Attention to _______.”

Detail

Question: When the hose is laid from the hydrant and towards the fire, it is called a ____ lay.

Forward

Question: ____ companies are the apparatus that carry ladders and other devices, tools, and personnel to upper levels.

ladder

Question: If the fire is to your right which way would you flake you attack line?

to the left OR away from the fire

Question #10 What is one of the folding types of ladders?

A-Frame combination ladder, folding ladder(AKA suit case ladder, attic ladder, or closet ladder)

Question: What are Nonslip pieces of rubber or plastic that attach to the bottom of a ladder to prevent slippage?

Pads

Question: A heat sensitive label affixed to the ladder to alert firefighters that the ladder has been exposed to a potentially damaging heat level?

Sensor Label

Question: while climbing a ladder, you step up with your right leg, what hand should be stepping up at the same time?

left hand

QUESTION: THERE ARE TWO EXTENSION LADDERS AGAINST THE TOWER. WHAT SIZES ARE THEY?

24 FT AND 35 FT

QUESTION: YESTERDAY, DID WE THROW STRAIGHT OR EXTENSION LADDERS?

STRAIGHT LADDERS

Question: For escape purposes, the ladder should be positioned level or below the windowsill. True or false?

True

Question: When all the ladders of an extension ladder are unextended, they are _______?

Nested

Question: The bed ladder is the blank section of the ladder?

lowest

Question: How many feet apart are hydrants spaced in residential areas?

500

Question: Name one of the three types of hose streams.

Solid or broken or fog

Question: Placing the ladder on top of the plaque at the stair tower requires as a punishment for…

Push- ups

Question: Any ladder that needs repair should be immediately what?

Taken out of service

Question: If a ladder is used for something other than its intended use, the ladder must be removed from service and what?

Inspected

Question: When climbing a ladder, how many limbs should be in contact with the ladder?

Question: This type of ladder carry is used primarily as a short carry maneuver, but can be fatiguing at longer distances?

Suitcase carry

Question: If a ladder is not secured by rope, it should be ______ by another firefighter?

Heeled

Question: The articulating boom is sometimes called what?

Snorkel ladder

Question: What are the apparatuses that carry ladders and other devices, tools and personnel to upper levels?

Ladder companies or ladders trucks

Question: When placing a ladder for access to a roof, the tip should extend above the roof level approximately how many rungs?